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Zarlink First To Support Volume Production of Active Optical Cables with More Than 10,000 Units Shipped To-Date
OTTAWA, CANADA, February 20, 2008 – Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.
(NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced that it is the first vendor to support
volume production of active optical cables for data center and computer
cluster interconnect applications. To-date, Zarlink has shipped over
10,000 cables to a range of select customers, including major data
center operators as well as InfiniBand and Ethernet switch vendors and
system integrators. The ZL60615 ZLynx cable was released to general
availability in Q4, CY2007.
At OFC 2008, Zarlink (booth#2742) will be demonstrating the versatile
“plug-and-play” capability of its ZL60615 ZLynx cable by using the
device to interconnect InfiniBand and Ethernet switches and servers from
a number of vendors, including Fulcrum Microsystems, Fujitsu, QLogic,
Mellanox Technologies, Myricom and Voltaire, housed in Panduit rack
system.
“Zarlink’s unique ability to deliver ZLynx cables to meet volume
demands positions us as a leader in the growing optical interconnect
market,” said Dr. Marco Ghisoni, product manager, Zarlink Optical
Solutions. “As data center operators and installers consider optical
interconnect products, Zarlink’s track record of deployments over the
past 12 months is market confirmation for our leading technology. ZLynx
cables deliver significant weight, flexibility and reach advantages to
improve airflow, eliminate layout concerns and reduce installation time
and costs versus copper-based solutions.”
The ZL60615 ZLynx product is a fully integrated
electrical-optical-electrical cable assembly designed for direct
connection with industry-standard 4-wide I/O electrical high-speed
powered CX-4 and InfiniBand ports. The device is capable of aggregated
20 Gbps transmission in both directions at distances up to 100 meters by
combining four ultra-high capacity (5 Gbps/channel) independent fiber
transmit and receive channels into a single connector. The ZLynx cable
is included in the InfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA) Integrator’s List
of commercially available products that meet InfiniBand compliance and
interoperability requirements.
Availability and roadmap
The ZL60615 ZLynx cable with industry-standard CX-4 connectors is in
full production and available in a variety of cable lengths. For more on
the ZL60615 ZLynx active optical cable, visit http://products.zarlink.com/product_profiles/ZL60615.htm.
Zarlink is now sampling ZLynx cables with QSFP-to-QSFP terminations
supporting InfiniBand DDR and XAUI 10 GigE. Volume production is planned
for later this year. For more on Zarlink’s optical solutions, visit: http://www.zarlink.com/opticalsolutions/.
About Zarlink Semiconductor
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The Company’s success is built on its technology strengths including voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications. For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.
Shareholders and other individuals wishing to receive, free of charge, copies of the reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Regulatory Authorities, should visit the Company’s web site at www.zarlink.com or contact Investor Relations.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, among others, the following: our dependence on the successful development and market introduction of new products; our ability to successfully integrate businesses acquired in the future; our ability to operate profitably and generate positive cash flows in the future; our dependence on our foundry suppliers and third-party subcontractors; order cancellations and deferrals by our customers; and other factors referenced in our Annual Report on Form 20-F. Investors are encouraged to consider the risks detailed in this filing.
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For further information:
Ed Goffin
Media Relations
613 270-7112
edward.goffin@zarlink.com
Mike McGinn
Investor Relations
613 270-7210
mike.mcginn@zarlink.com
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